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Film executive Scott Stuber and his wife, actress-advocate Molly Sims, will step into the spotlight this spring with Heidi Murkoff, author and creator of the world’s most popular pregnancy and parenting brand, and her husband and partner, Erik, in honor of their humanitarian work.

These two couples are known for giving back, but on April 28, they’ll be on the receiving end of two very special awards at a glittering gala hosted by Jhpiego, a global health nonprofit and Johns Hopkins University affiliate dedicated to saving lives, improving health and transforming the futures of women and families worldwide. Laughter Is the Best Medicine 2020 won’t disappoint!

Jhpiego’s Elyse Bila Ouedraogo Award will be presented to Molly, an actress, model and lifestyle influencer whose books include the bestseller The Everyday Supermodel: My Beauty, Fashion, and Wellness Secrets Made Simple, and her husband, Scott, head of Netflix Films. Netflix is...

Cameron Diaz is close to a deal for Lionsgate's romantic comedy What to Expect When You're Expecting. The film is directed by Kirk Jones and is an adaptation of Heidi Murkoff's bestselling how-to manual. Heather Hach and Shauna Cross are writing the script about five couples who are expecting a baby. The project is being produced by Phoenix Pictures' Mike Medavoy, Arnie Messer and David Thwaites, and is being co-produced by Doug McKay. Murkoff and husband Erik Murkoff are exec producers with Alan Nevins. The plan is to turn the manual (hat has sold more than 16 million copies) and turn it into a film like Love Actually. 

Diaz just began filming Gambit opposite Colin Firth. The caper comedy remake is directed by Michael Hoffman and scripted by Joel and Ethan Coen. What To Expect When You're Expecting is slated to begin in July. 

Despite not being a fan of Diaz,...

Exclusive: Nothing's official yet, but I'm expecting Cameron Diaz to have a deal shortly to star in Lionsgate's What to Expect When You're Expecting, the Kirk Jones-directed romantic comedy adaptation of Heidi Murkoff's bestselling how-to manual. The pic has a script by Heather Hach and Shauna Cross. Phoenix Pictures' Mike Medavoy, Arnie Messer and David Thwaites are producing, and Doug McKay is co-producer. Murkoff and husband Erik Murkoff are exec producers with Alan Nevins. The idea is to take a book that has sold north of 16 million copies, and turn into a pic in the vein of Love Actually, where five couples experience the surprises that happen when a stork visit is imminent. Diaz just started production today alongside Colin Firth in Gambit, the Michael Hoffman-directed caper comedy that was scripted by Joel and Ethan Coen. Shooting on What To Expect When You're Expecting will begin in July.

Exclusive: Lionsgate has set Nanny McPhee helmer Kirk Jones to direct a romantic comedy adaptation of Heidi Murkoff's how-to manual What to Expect When You're Expecting. Heather Hach wrote the first draft and Whip It! scribe Shauna Cross did a rewrite. Phoenix Pictures' Mike Medavoy, Arnie Messer and David Thwaites are producing, and Doug McKay is co-producer. Murkoff and husband Erik Murkoff are exec producers with Alan Nevins. The book has sold north of 16 million copies, and is being turned into a pic in the vein of Love Actually, where five couples experience the surprises that happen when a stork visit is imminent. CAA-repped Jones made his breakthrough with Waking Ned Devine.